Shanvey

Shanvey (from Irish: Sean-bheith, meaning "old birch")[1] is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies about 6 km north of Limavady on Aghanloo Road, the A2 coastal route between Limavady and Coleraine. It is designated as a hamlet and is situated within Causeway Coast and Glens district and in the North Londonderry Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[2]

Shanvey
Shanvey
Location within Northern Ireland
District
County
CountryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLONDONDERRY
Postcode districtBT
Dialling code028, +44 28
PoliceNorthern Ireland
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UK Parliament
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Features

The hamlet has developed in the area between the flood plain of the River Roe and the lower slopes of Binevenagh Mountain, which provides an impressive backdrop to the settlement. It includes a small primary school.[2]

See also

References
  1. Placenames NI Archived 2012-03-31 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Shanvey Settlement Designation". Planning Service - Draft Northern Area Plan 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2008.


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